space

Astronomers find evidence of water clouds in first spectrum of coldest brown dwarf 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- July 8, 2016
Difficult spectroscopic observations reveal properties of the coldest known object outside of our solar system

By David Aragorn
Astronomers spy giant planet, three stars in odd celestial ballet 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- July 7, 2016
Astronomers have discovered a planet unlike any other ever found, one that loops widely around one star that is locked in a gravitational embrace with two others in a triple-star system, creating a curious celestial ballet.

By David Aragorn
Space junk cleanup mission prepares for launch 0
- From Around the Web, Science & Technology, Space
- July 7, 2016
RemoveDebris operation will test a range of devices, including nets and harpoons, designed to sweep up litter orbiting Earth

By David Aragorn
Alien Life Could Be Found On Saturn’s Moon Titan 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- July 7, 2016
Astrobiologists think Titan’s unique atmosphere might be able to hold and sustain life.

By David Aragorn
Planet 9: Closing In On The Mysterious Planet At The Edges Of Our Solar System 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- July 6, 2016
Planet 9, the hypothetical planet that lurks at the outskirts of our solar system, may be coming into focus in the near future, thanks to the efforts of scientists around the world. New theories are emerging about the potential location and even the possibility that there are two or more as yet undiscovered planets orbiting the sun beyond Neptune.

By David Aragorn
New Complex Molecules could form from Cosmic Rays 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- July 5, 2016
Models suggest cosmic rays can trigger reactions in interstellar ice balls causing formation of more complex molecules

By David Aragorn
Using gravitational waves to catch runaway black holes 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- June 30, 2016
Black holes are the most powerful gravitational force in the Universe. So what could cause them to be kicked out of their host galaxies? Cambridge researchers have developed a method for detecting elusive ‘black hole kicks.’

By David Aragorn
Hubble Captures Vivid Auroras in Jupiter’s Atmosphere 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- June 30, 2016
Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, is best known for its colorful storms, the most famous being the Great Red Spot. Now astronomers have focused on another beautiful feature of the planet, using Hubble’s ultraviolet capabilities.

By David Aragorn
First-Ever Clear Image of an Exoplanet Located 14 Quadrillion Km Away Released by ESO 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- June 29, 2016
Using the combined power of an array of telescopes from different locations across the globe, ESO astronomers managed to capture the first clear image of an exoplanet located in a star system 11 quadrillion kilometers away from Earth.

By David Aragorn
China wants to share its new space station with the world 0
- From Around the Web, Science & Technology, Space
- June 29, 2016
China is launching a rival to the International Space Station (ISS) – and it wants to share its new toy.

By David Aragorn